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ASJ 821

1997 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,157 mi
Last recorded8,157 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey42,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASJ 821
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,157 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 6,617 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 5,180 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 5,173 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 4,032 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 3,557 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 3,557 miles

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r shockabsorber leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2006 3,223 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 3,223 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Austin Healey?

Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
1,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 196
brake binding 162
Stop lamp not working 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 124
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ASJ 821 is a 1997 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 42,559 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ASJ 821, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 29 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ASJ 821 registered?

ASJ 821 is a 1997 Austin Healey, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is ASJ 821 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASJ 821 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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